Earth and Utility Loader Operator

Elitesi; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement plan & matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Englewood, CO is seeking an Earth and Utility Loader Operator. The role involves operating heavy machinery for excavation and grading, requiring 3 years of related experience and a valid driver's license. Candidates must be able to work in outdoor conditions and pass background checks. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years related experience required.
• Valid driver’s license is mandatory.
• Ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of power construction equipment for excavation and grading.
• Adjust and control machinery to complete tasks safely.
• Maintain equipment and report issues or malfunctions.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Detail Oriented

Organized

Accountability

Reliability

Responsible

Self-Motivated

Initiative

Working Under Pressure

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Job description

Elite Surface Infrastructure

Earth and Utility Loader Operator

115 Inverness Dr East, Suite 100
Englewood, CO 80112

Salary: 28 - 40 USD / HOUR

Department: Earth & Utility

Job Status: Full Time/Weather Dependent

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: TBD

Amount of Travel Required: None

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday. 7:00am to 5:30pm, hours & days can vary based upon Owner/GC requirements and workload.

401(k) Retirement plan & 401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Elite Surface Infrastructure Overview

Elite Surface Infrastructure (ESI) is a growing company located in Englewood Colorado and has been working along the Colorado front range since 1998. ESI is one of the largest construction companies in Colorado that self‑performs a variety of services including Underground Utilities, Milling, Asphalt, Paving, Grading, Concrete, and Earthwork for Infrastructure and Infrastructure Improvement Projects in the commercial, municipal, and federal sectors.

POSITION SUMMARY

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as scraper, motor graders, trackhoes, backhoes, skidsteers, excavators, or front‑end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, or move pipe. May maintain equipment in addition to other duties. Experience required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Adjust handwheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
• Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
• Align machines, cutter heads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines, ground, or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, or other materials, using graders, or related equipment.
• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, rocks, or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Operate tractors or bulldozers to perform such tasks as clearing land, mixing sludge, trimming backfills, or building roadways or parking lots.
• Repair and maintain equipment, make emergency adjustments or assist with major repairs as necessary.
• Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
• Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, or power takeoff shafts to tractors.
• Operate loaders to pull out stumps, rip asphalt or concrete, rough‑grade properties, or perform general cleanup.
• Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.
• Operate equipment to demolish or remove debris or to remove snow from streets, roads, or parking lots.

Competency Statement(s)

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Self‑Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry: 11-20 lbs. (Occasionally)
• 22-50 lbs. (Occasionally)
• 51-100 lbs. (Occasionally)
• Climb: Occasionally
• Squat or kneel: Occasionally
• Reach above shoulder: Occasionally
• Push/Pull: Frequently, 13-25 lbs. (Occasionally), 26-40 lbs. (Occasionally)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to commute/relocate: Colorado: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: 3 years related experience

Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening.

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (hard hat, eye & ear protection, safety vest, gloves, dust mask or respirator, fall protection gear, etc.).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Outdoor, and varying weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participating Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.